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October 18, 2010
CARSON, HOUSING AGENCY ANNOUNCE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL INVESTMENT
Recovery Act funding creating jobs across Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS - A multimillion dollar investment in public housing throughout Indianapolis is creating hundreds of jobs for Hoosiers, Congressman André Carson announced today.
CARSON LAUNCHES LATINO ADVISORY COUNCIL
INDIANAPOLIS - In an effort to enhance an ongoing dialogue with the growing Latino population, Congressman André Carson today launched his Congressional Latino Advisory Council. The council, which is comprised of a diverse array of leaders throughout Indianapolis, will provide advice and offer input on issues affecting the Latino community.
CARSON STATEMENT ON DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL RULING
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson released the following statement regarding today's injunction issued by a federal judge stopping the military from enforcing its "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) policy, which bans gays and lesbians from serving openly in uniform:
Thank you for reading another edition of my e-newsletter, the Carson Courier. For additional information on these and other topics, please visit my website at https://www.carson.house.gov.
In this week's Carson Courier:
Deadline for Claiming Retroactive Stop Loss Payments Fast Approaching
Indiana Set to Receive Millions for Small Business Lending
Recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Deadline for Claiming Retroactive Stop Loss Payments Fast Approaching
October 8, 2010
CARSON ANNOUNCES FUNDING TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES, CREATE JOBS
State Small Business Credit Initiative Critical Component of Small Business Jobs Act
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana is set to receive nearly $350 million to aid small business lending, Congressman André Carson said today as the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced allocations for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
October 8, 2010
CARSON ANNOUNCES RETROACTIVE PAY DEADLINE FOR SOLDIERS AFFECTED BY STOP LOSS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Congressman André Carson urged eligible veterans and beneficiaries to apply for the retroactive stop loss pay owed to them before the upcoming December 3 deadline.
Eligible military personnel whose service was extended under stop loss orders in Iraq will receive $500 a month for each month their service was extended. The Defense Department estimates that while 145,400 troops are eligible, only 58,000 claims have been paid so far.
Thank you for reading another edition of my e-newsletter, the Carson Courier. For additional information on these and other topics, please visit my website at https://www.carson.house.gov.
In this week's Carson Courier:
Small Business Lending Bill Becomes Law
Military Academy Nominations
Indianapolis Awarded $500K to Combat Sex Offenders
House Warns China Over Currency Manipulation
Small Business Jobs Bill Becomes Law
INDIANAPOLIS AWARDED MORE COPS FUNDING
Program awards money to Marion County Sheriff's Department to combat sex offenders
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson announced today that the Marion County Sheriff's Department will be the recipient of a grant to further its efforts to protect Indianapolis from sexual predators.
September 27, 2010
Carson Accepting Academy Nomination Applications
Deadline for applications is November 1
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson today reminded students that the deadline to accept applications for service academy nominations is approaching quickly.
House Approves Small Businesses Lending Bill
Carson authors amendments to increase access to capital for small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After months of Republican obstruction in the Senate, Congressman André Carson today joined in voting to approve the Small Business Jobs Act to spur small-business lending and grow America's economy.